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The basic and essential tool of particle physics research is quantum field theory. Trying to understand particle physics without quantum field theory is like trying to understand atomic physics without quantum mechanics. Unfortunately, we won't be able to teach quantum field theory properly here. We will cover some very basic knowledge of QFT. The purpose is to help understanding some basic properties of elementary particles and their interactions. If you would like to have a career in doing research in particle physics, theoretical or experimental, you should take quantum field theory after this. Elements of quantum field theory Friday, March 25, 2016 11:47 PM QFT Page 1

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Page 1: Elements of quantum field theorytheory.uchicago.edu/.../particle-physics-physics/qft.pdf · 2016-04-04 · The basic and essential tool of particle physics research is quantum field

The basic and essential tool of particle physics research is quantum field theory. Trying to understand particle physics without quantum field theory is like trying to understand atomic physics without quantum mechanics.

Unfortunately, we won't be able to teach quantum field theory properly here. We will cover some very basic knowledge of QFT. The purpose is to help understanding some basic properties of elementary particles and their interactions.

If you would like to have a career in doing research in particle physics, theoretical or experimental, you should take quantum field theory after this.

Elements of quantum field theoryFriday, March 25, 2016 11:47 PM

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Quantum fieldFriday, March 25, 2016 11:59 PM

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Real scalar fieldSaturday, March 26, 2016 12:22 AM

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SymmetriesSaturday, March 26, 2016 12:36 AM

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Sunday, March 27, 2016 12:40 AM

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Sunday, March 27, 2016 1:04 AM

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Sunday, March 27, 2016 11:04 PM

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Sunday, March 27, 2016 11:15 PM

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Sunday, March 27, 2016 11:32 PM

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Sunday, March 27, 2016 11:44 PM

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Saturday, April 2, 2016 5:32 PM

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Monday, April 4, 2016 8:51 AM

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Monday, April 4, 2016 9:00 AM

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Monday, April 4, 2016 9:26 AM

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InteractionsSunday, March 27, 2016 11:53 PM

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Monday, March 28, 2016 12:04 AM

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Feynman rules Monday, March 28, 2016 12:17 AM

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Saturday, April 2, 2016 4:55 PM

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Saturday, April 2, 2016 5:11 PM

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Saturday, April 2, 2016 5:51 PM

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